"Are you looking for a Heaven Flame, Second Brother?" Xiao Yan asked curiously.
Xiao Li nodded: "What, are you looking for one too?"
Xiao Yan had arrived in the Tagor Desert a long time ago, so it wasn't strange that he knew about the Heaven Flame.
After all, Yao Lao wasn't just for show.
"I was looking for it before, but after learning that the Heaven Flame might have been taken by Queen Medusa, I gave up," Xiao Yan scratched his head.
When Yao Lao first told him that there might be a Heaven Flame in the desert, he was extremely excited.
But later, after learning that the Heaven Flame might have been taken by Queen Medusa, his excitement was instantly doused.
No matter how arrogant he was, he wouldn't dare to act wildly in front of Queen Medusa!
She was a woman who made everyone in the Jia Ma Empire tremble in fear!
"Second Brother, I think you shouldn't go either. It's too dangerous there."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. You don't need to worry," Xiao Li said with a smile.
Everyone else feared Queen Medusa.
He was different.
He had come precisely for Queen Medusa!
...Night fell.
Xiao Ding arranged a room for Xiao Li, and also assigned a maid to take care of him.
"Young Master Xiao Li, this is your room. If you need anything, you can find me anytime," a young girl in green clothes led Xiao Li to the room.
"Hmm, by the way, what's your name?"
The young girl was a little nervous, thinking she might have done something wrong, and quickly replied: "My name is Green Scale."
"Green Scale, a very beautiful name. I'll remember you," Xiao Li reached out and stroked Green Scale's head, revealing a gentle smile.
Green Scale was overwhelmed: "Thank you, Young Master Xiao Li..."
"Alright, go rest. I'll call you if I need anything."
Xiao Li temporarily had no thoughts about this little girl.
He needed to conserve his energy, preparing to tame that beautiful snake, Medusa...
Xiao Li only stayed in the mercenary group for one night.
Early the next morning, he and Hai Bodong set off, entering the Tagor Desert, heading towards the Snake-People Tribe.
"Hey, are you really going to find Queen Medusa? Are just the two of us her match?" Looking at Xiao Li flying ahead, Hai Bodong expressed his doubt.
Xiao Li looked back at him: "What, are you scared?"
"This isn't about being scared or not. You're a Dou Ling, and I'm only a Dou Huang. Two people daring to go to the Snake-People Tribe, isn't that seeking death?" Hai Bodong said.
Although he also wanted to get revenge on the Snake-People Tribe.
But he still had self-awareness. How could a mere Five-Star Dou Huang dare to challenge the Snake-People Tribe alone?
Xiao Li had only suppressed him with his methods, but that didn't mean he could deal with Queen Medusa!
"Don't worry, since I'm going with you, do you think I would joke about my own safety?" Xiao Li comforted him.
Hai Bodong could only complain inwardly.
However, if Xiao Li were killed by Queen Medusa, wouldn't he regain his freedom?
Anyway, he couldn't beat him.
But if it came to running, he was confident he could escape.
Just like that, the two quickly flew towards the Snake-People Tribe...Deep in the desert.
Snake-People Tribe Royal City.
On the city walls, the Snake-People Tribe guards were on high alert, and even several leaders of the Snake-People Tribe had arrived.
"Yue Mei, what happened? You suddenly called us all here." A burly male snake-person quickly flew over, it was Mo Ba Si, one of the eight great leaders of the Snake-People Tribe.
"Human experts have entered the depths of the desert, and their target is here," Yue Mei said with a grave expression.
"Human experts, what are they doing here?"
Yue Mei shook her head: "I don't know, but they definitely mean no good."
Just then, a whooshing sound came, and a giant flying magical beast appeared in the sky in front of the Snake-People Tribe.
On the flying magical beast, several figures stood.
"I am Gu He, and I have an important matter to discuss with Queen Medusa." A voice came from the flying magical beast.
The arrivals were none other than Pill King Gu He and others, who had also come for the Heaven Flame!
"So it's the famous Pill King Gu He. But our Queen said she won't see anyone today. Please turn back," Yue Mei showed no respect.
Although Gu He's reputation was great, and the Snake-People Tribe knew of him.
But the grievances between the Snake-People Tribe and the Jia Ma Empire meant they were destined not to live in harmony.
"I mean no ill will, I just have an important matter to discuss with Queen Medusa. I ask Queen Medusa to come out and meet me." Gu He's voice, imbued with powerful Dou Qi, echoed throughout the entire Royal City.
"Presumptuous! How can our Queen be seen just because you wish to see her?!" Mo Ba Si's face changed, and he immediately shouted.
But very quickly, the space above the city wall slightly distorted, and a graceful, beautiful, and charming figure slowly appeared from the air.
Queen Medusa!
The moment she appeared, it was as if heaven and earth had paused.
Countless eyes were fixed on her.
"A dignified Pill King, personally coming to my Snake-People Tribe, what is the matter?" Medusa's red lips parted slightly, her voice enchanting and seductive, like the most beautiful sound in the world.
"I heard that Queen Medusa obtained a Heaven Flame some time ago, so I have come to make a trade with the Queen."
"I am willing to exchange two Dou Ling Pills and one shape-shifting pill for the Heaven Flame in the Queen's possession, how about it?" Gu He put forth his conditions.
Two Dou Ling Pills, one shape-shifting pill.
This shocked Yue Mei and Mo Ba Si.
But Queen Medusa refused without even thinking: "Pill King is indeed generous, but unfortunately, this King is not interested. Please return."
His conditions were rejected, and Gu He's expression was a little awkward.
This was the biggest bargaining chip he could offer.
"Please return. Out of respect for you, Pill King Gu He, this King will not pursue your trespassing into my Snake-People Tribe, so please do not fail to appreciate my kindness."
The negotiation failed.
The expressions of the other people were somewhat ugly.
"Old He, should we retreat?" Yan Shi asked from the side.
"No retreat, do you want to snatch it by force?" Gu He gave a bitter smile, but still looked at Yun Yun beside him: "What does Sect Master Yun mean?"
Yun Yun looked up at Medusa in front of her, her gaze slightly narrowed, and said: "If I'm not mistaken, you are currently just a clone, and your main body is definitely unable to come out for some reason right now."
As she spoke, she thrust out a sword, and to everyone's surprise, she pierced Medusa's clone with one strike.
"Queen Medusa should be evolving using the Heaven Flame right now. If you want the Heaven Flame, this is the only chance," Yun Yun whispered.
Gu He and the others nodded, immediately agreeing on one thing.
"Snatch it!"
A battle was about to erupt!
At the same time, outside the Royal City, two figures arrived belatedly.
"Huh, why are the Snake-People Tribe fighting over there?"
Looking at the commotion ahead, Hai Bodong said in surprise.
Xiao Li smiled mysteriously: "It seems we arrived just in time, the show has just begun."
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